Isabelle Huppert Gossip

Most of the Cannes lineup was announced this morning in Paris. As expected, Brad Pitt’s Killing Them Softly will premiere at the Palais des Festivals. Which means, again, the Brange will walk that carpet, the red steps, and, as they do, take over the Croisette. I’ve been to Cannes 6 times, this year will be my 7th. And, if the business is gossip, it’s always better when they’re around. It’s best when they’re around and she’s pregnant. Then again, I’ve never tried it with them engaged. But you see, as I wrote the other day when they dropped their ring on the world, their timing, always, is pure genius, isn’t it?

You know Killing Them Softly is a Weinstein title, right? The film premieres in September. And you know what Harvey Weinstein does around Oscar season, don’t you? Harvey obviously has more authority over some stars than he does others. Read Full Intro

What would be the English speaking equivalent? Streep vs Sally Fields? Dame Judi Dench vs Dame Helen Mirren? But French. And therefore a million times more dramatic and passionate. Acclaimed actress Isabelle Huppert was the President of the Jury at Cannes this year. Her rival, acclaimed actress Isabelle Adjani, was scheduled to present yesterday at the festival conclusion …until Huppert stepped in and said no f-cking way, over my dead body. Full Story